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Should I get a b*mbulab printer? + More newbie questions (sh.itjust.works)
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Hey guys, I’ve got little to no knowledge on 3D printing and even less experience, so go easy on me. I will most likely be using words I don’t understand.

I live in a hot and humid country in the EU, and given my circumstances and the aforementioned lack of knowledge, I’m considering a closed enclosure model from the company everyone hates because it’s cheap, available, and famed for its ease of use.

I’m no stranger to tinkering with everything, but I do want to get started with something that’s just plug and play (or close enough to it). And even after I jailbreak it (which I assume is possible?), I really don’t want the tinkering to be part of the hobby itself.

My questions are: Size: Would I regret getting a 256x256x256 mm^3 sized one? Most prints I’ve seen fit easily, but there are a few that require more space.

Filaments: Where to buy, how to store, are all of them compatible with extruder-type printers? How do I check?

Accessories: I’ve seen nozzles and accessory packs being sold but I have no idea what they’re for. Can I print upgrades? Also what the heck does the Combo printer add-on do?

Alternatives: I’m not married to the P2S. Feel free to suggest alternatives. Thanks!

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[–] [S] 1 point 1 day ago (2 children)

Thanks for the thought-out response, and for being one of the few who bothered with actually addressing the questions in my post 😅

I’ve been reading into all things 3D printing for a couple days (wide but not deep pool of knowledge) and in the end, I have decided to just get the cheapest thing available. Which Happens to be a bambu A1.

Mostly just to see if I’ll actually use the thing, then to see what bells and whistles I actually require, before spending too much on yet another abandoned hobby.

I’ll have another look at Snapmaker (or even Prusa) once I familiarize myself better with my needs.

Thanks again!

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  • [–] 2 points 5 hours ago

    I have an Anycubic S1 and a Snapmaker U1. The Anycubic is cheap, enclosed and easy to use but not reliable long term. I print 24 hours a day 7 days a week. I've replaced almost everything on it. But it is cheap, easy to fix, and replacement parts are cheap.

    The U1 has been amazing. You will need to buy their top cover or build one yourself out of a plastic bin ( there are many designs to pick from to print your own ). You will also need to make or buy filament dryboxes because the U1 leaves the filament open. Again there are many printable designs.

    I have been using this: https://www.printables.com/model/1249376-the-ultimate-cereal-container-filament-drybox He has an updated version for 2026 and under "remixes" for that 2026 drybox there is a self rewinding version specifically for the U1.

    The only downside of the U1 is the print nozzles are hard to replace/unclog. On Bambu they are extremely easy to replace.

    It's something that has happened twice over the past year of almost 24/7 printing. Get a very nice hex driver tool set. (2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm)

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  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago

    bbl a1 is a good machine, you can expect it to print fine. Most of the modern printers can, reliably, with exceptions like creality, where everytime it's a lottery. I won't recommend prusa unless you will find yourself being not only in the 3dprinting hobby but in a printers hobby as well. Anyway, start with simple, smaller projects, there is a learning curve, and don't assume that everything will just work.

    Good luck and have fun!

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